Imitation Crab Meat?

rhawkins06

So I used to make pasta all the time with just a little bit of olive oil drizzled on it and then I would heat up imitation crab and mix it in.

Is it still okay to eat imitation crab?

B!tchBeckman

yes.

in moderation

(I would hope so, I had im. crab salad not too long ago and it was delish!)

palmtreemandy

If I had to give up ALL seafood for 9 months... I'm not sure you'd want to be around me.

 

I think most things are OK in moderation.

ibis

Imitation crab is just mashed up Pollock (white fish) with some natural binding agents to hold it together. It's not exactly health food, but it's fine.

EmmieB

Also - most crab has been cooked, even the not imitation kind (which isn't really crab, as the pp mentioned) and raw crab isn't recommended for *anyone.*

So enjoy!

sonicesosmart

From someone in the industry: imitation crab (krab) is made from surimi, which is essentially a fish paste made from pollock. It's no different than eating fish sticks or a McDonald's fish sandwich, really, there are just some binding agents (usually egg whites) and a small amount of sugar. 

Brookie-Cookie

I don't understand why you would even question this.

MrsRebecca

You can also eat real crab.

ChefBrit

You can also eat Sushi!!:) this adorable little girl in my siggy is proof that it will not cause your child to grow fins.. or be sickly! she's perfect!

LittleApple

Ohh and lobster and even salmon!!  Low mercury fish is fine to eat 2-3 times a week.  You can eat Salmon every single day if you wanted to and you would still be fine.